High Plains Biochar

What High Plains Biochar does

High Plains Biochar LLC is a Laramie, Wyoming-based manufacturer of small-scale biochar production equipment and a provider of related technical services, operating as a privately held LLC founded in 2015 with 1–10 employees. The company's core product line consists of three stainless-steel biochar stoves: the patent-pending RocketChar 302 continuous rocket stove, the Boulder Biochar Barrel (a stainless-keg system for personal-scale production), and the Continutiki, a continuous Kon Tiki-style stove with auger-based automatic unloading for larger feedstocks. These stoves apply pyrolysis to convert wood chips, agricultural residues (corn, hemp, sunflower stalks), and other biomass into biochar and usable heat, with the RocketChar 302 claiming 10–25 gallons-per-hour throughput and 15–35% biochar yields without electric fans.

The business generates revenue through three streams: (1) hardware sales of the stoves, manufactured in the USA and sold direct-to-customer via website, phone, and email with dedicated sales contacts for bulk and general inquiries; (2) professional testing services—feedstock testing (starting at $2,000) and emissions testing using Testo 350 equipment (starting at $1,000) measuring CO, CO2, CH4, and optionally NOx/SO2; and (3) a transaction-fee model via the Biochar Co-Op (biocharco-op.com), in which High Plains Biochar remotely monitors member biochar production, verifies carbon credits, and distributes credit payments to producers, effectively adding a third income stream (heat, biochar, carbon credits) for users. Pricing for stoves is not publicly disclosed and requires direct sales engagement.

The company serves a hybrid customer base of individual small-property owners, agricultural operations/farmers with biomass waste, and university/research institutions. Its research portfolio includes collaborative studies with the University of Wyoming, University of Nebraska and Nebraska Forest Service, Princeton University, Virginia Tech, and the University of North Dakota EERC, covering livestock methane reduction, soil amendment, PFAS remediation, green roofs, biogas production, and mercury capture. Distribution is direct-only with no intermediary channels, and the company claims a global footprint including the US and India. It participated in the gbeta accelerator in April 2021 but has no disclosed institutional funding rounds, and ownership appears founder-controlled.

Name

High Plains Biochar

Legal name

High Plains Biochar LLC

Website

https://hpbiochar.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

High Plains Biochar LLC (Laramie, Wyoming) designs and manufactures small-scale biochar stoves—RocketChar 302, Boulder Barrel, and Continutiki—plus feedstock/emissions testing and a carbon credit co-op, serving individuals, farmers, and research institutions seeking carbon-negative biomass conversion.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Biochar Production Equipment

NAICS

Industrial Process Furnace and Oven Manufacturing (333994)

SIC

Industrial Process Furnaces & Ovens (3567)

akta.pro primary industry

Biochar Production & Soil/Material Applications (EUABAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Biochar Carbon Projects (Biomass to Biochar & Soil Application) (EUABABAH), Biochar & Carbon-Based Soil Conditioners (AFABADAD), Biochar & Carbon-Based Soil Builders (AFABAKAG), Bio-based Carbon Products & Advanced Bioproducts (Biochar, activated carbon, carbon black alternatives) (EUAAAIAM)

Keywords

• Biochar production equipment
• Carbon-negative technology
• Biomass pyrolysis stoves
• Small-scale biochar furnaces
• Carbon credit co-op

Headquarters

HQ city

Laramie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Biochar Stove Sales: Manufacture and sale of biochar stoves including RocketChar 302, Boulder Biochar Barrel, and Continutiki. Products are made in the USA at their Laramie, Wyoming location.
2. Testing Services: Professional services including feedstock testing (starting at $2,000) and emissions testing (starting at $1,000). Feedstock testing includes video of machine running, lab analysis, and performance reports. Emissions testing uses Testo 350 equipment.
3. Carbon Credits: Co-op model where members generate income from carbon credits created through their own biochar production. High Plains Biochar remotely monitors carbon production, verifies credits, and distributes payments to member producers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

High Plains Biochar designs, manufactures, and sells small-scale biochar production stoves (RocketChar 302, Boulder Biochar Barrel, Continutiki) that convert wood chips, agricultural residues, and other biomass into biochar and usable heat via pyrolysis. The company complements its hardware with feedstock and emissions testing services and a Biochar Co-op program that monetizes resulting carbon credits for member producers. All stoves are built in Laramie, Wyoming, USA, from stainless steel.

Product overview

High Plains Biochar is a manufacturer of small-scale biochar production equipment and related services, based in Laramie, Wyoming. The core product portfolio consists of three distinct biochar stove models: the RocketChar 302 (patent-pending continuous rocket stove), the Boulder Biochar Barrel (stainless steel keg-based system for small-scale production), and the Continutiki Biochar Stove (continuous Kon Tiki system for larger feedstocks). These stoves are designed to convert wood chips, agricultural waste, and other biomass into biochar while generating heat. Supporting the equipment line, the company offers feedstock testing services, emissions testing services, and access to a carbon credit co-op program. The product line is positioned for small-scale producers, private property owners, greenhouses, and agricultural operations seeking carbon-negative technology solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RocketChar: Patent pending rocket stove technology for continuous biochar production. Processes 10-25 gallons of fuel per hour with 15-35% yield.
• Boulder Biochar Barrel
• Continutiki
• Biochar Co-Op

Products and services

• RocketChar 302 Biochar Stove

Quantifiable outcome

• RocketChar 302 processes 10-25 gallons of fuel per hour with 15-35% biochar yield depending on feedstock
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of WyomingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative research on using biochar in dryland pastures to reduce carbon emissions through soil amendment and cattle feed. Study conducted at Sagebrush Field in Lingle, WY. Funding provided by UW School of Energy Resources and UW SAREC. Researchers include Pete Stahl, Carrie Eberle, Anowar Islam, Jay Norton, Roger Coupal, and Rowdy Yeatts.
• University of Nebraska & Nebraska Forest ServicecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint study on using biochar in livestock feed to reduce methane emissions in cattle by 10-15%. Also conducting biochar green roof research. Testing various wood biochar including eucalyptus, citrus, and pine.
• Princeton UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudy on circular utilization of food waste to biochar enhancing thermophilic co-digestion performance. Research concluded that biochar improves biogas production while offering additional useful benefits.
• Virginia Tech UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTesting various wood biochar including eucalyptus, citrus, and pine at Virginia Tech University as part of ongoing biochar research.
• University of North Dakota Energy and Environmental Research Center (EERC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with Nebraska Forest Service and EERC on study showing biochar is 90% as effective as activated carbon for capturing mercury in coal-fired power plant settings.
• National Science Foundation (NSF)minorOthersFunding partner for biochar research projects, as indicated by NSF logo presence on research documentation.
• Biochar Co-op MemberscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCo-op members generate income from carbon credits created through their own biochar production. High Plains Biochar remotely monitors carbon production, verifies credits, and distributes carbon-credit payments to individual member producers. Visit biocharco-op.com for membership.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Puro.earth: Leading carbon removal registry that issues certified carbon removal credits including for biochar. Comparable as an ecosystem partner to HPB's Biochar Co-op, representing the infrastructure through which HPB's member producers' carbon credits could potentially be monetized.

Direct peers

• Pyreg GmbH: German manufacturer of industrial-scale pyrolysis systems that convert biomass into biochar and energy. Comparable as a pyrolysis equipment OEM serving biochar production, though at a significantly larger commercial-industrial scale than HPB's small-scale stoves.
• Wakefield Biochar: U.S. biochar manufacturer producing biochar products for agricultural and environmental uses. Comparable to HPB's biochar production and agricultural customer focus, though operating at a different geographic scale.
• Biochar Supreme: U.S.-based biochar producer selling biochar products for soil, livestock, and environmental applications. Directly comparable to HPB as both a biochar producer and biochar-based solutions provider targeting agricultural end-users.
• Carbon Gold: UK-based biochar soil product company selling biochar-based products for agriculture, horticulture, and construction. Comparable to HPB in marketing biochar as a soil amendment and carbon-negative agricultural input.
• Pacific Biochar: Biochar producer focused on soil amendment and carbon removal applications. Comparable to HPB in targeting agriculture, soil health, and carbon-negative outcomes for end customers.
• Terra Char: U.S. biochar producer focused on soil amendment, livestock, and carbon market applications. Comparable to HPB in biochar product offering and target customer segments including farms and ranches.

Broad incumbents

• Cool Planet (CoolTerra): Established biochar/biocarbon company producing soil amendment products at scale for agricultural markets. Comparable as a larger, well-capitalized competitor in biochar-based soil solutions serving overlapping agricultural customers.

Regional players

• Earth Systems PTY LTD: Australia-based biochar equipment manufacturer and producer. Comparable to HPB in pyrolysis equipment manufacturing and biochar production, though operating primarily in the Australian/Asia-Pacific market rather than North America.

Emerging players

• Kon Tiki (open-source kiln): Open-source Kon Tiki-style biochar kiln designs widely used by small-scale and hobbyist producers. Comparable to HPB's Continutiki as the foundational architecture for small-scale biochar production, representing both an inspiration and a competitive threat to HPB's equipment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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